Ariel Castillo is a Digital Arts graduate from Stetson University with experience in graphic design, photography, videography, branding, and digital content creation. Ariel has worked with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Procreate, and Clip Studio Paint through creative projects and professional roles. Their experience includes creating visual content for Stetson University, developing branding materials, managing social media, and supporting marketing initiatives. Ariel brings strong creative, communication, and organizational skills, with experience working independently and collaboratively across a variety of projects.

Ariel Castillo

Ariel Castillo is a Digital Arts graduate from Stetson University with experience in graphic design, photography, videography, branding, and digital content creation. Ariel has worked with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Procreate, and Clip Studio Paint through creative projects and professional roles. Their experience includes creating visual content for Stetson University, developing branding materials, managing social media, and supporting marketing initiatives. Ariel brings strong creative, communication, and organizational skills, with experience working independently and collaboratively across a variety of projects.

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Ariel Castillo is a Digital Arts graduate from Stetson University with experience in graphic design, photography, videography, branding, and digital content creation. Ariel has worked with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Procreate, and Clip Studio Paint through creative projects and professional roles. Their experience includes creating visual content for Stetson University, developing branding materials, managing social media, and supporting marketing initiatives. Ariel brings strong creative, communication, and organizational skills, with experience working independently and collaboratively across a variety of projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Photo/Video Content Creator at Agency 83 at Stetson University
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Designed branding kit and logos. Photographed and videoed university events and conferences, managed post-production for recorded events, and created content coverage plans. Proposed multiple branding kits including logos, colors, and fonts.
Executive Station Manager at WHAT Radio at Stetson University
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Recruited, trained, supervised, and assessed prospective show hosts. Coordinated and communicated with potential collaborators. Facilitated events with video and audio components, including organization and station management.
Student Coordinator of the Bonner Program at Stetson University
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Planned and facilitated weekly trainings and enrichment on civic engagement, community organizing, citizenship, advocacy, feminism, and environmental equity. Developed onboarding and training modules for first-year students. Supported 60+ students in nonprofit internships in the DeLand and Volusia community. Met with student site leaders and lead team members to identify support and collaboration opportunities.
Summer Intern at National Bonner Foundation
May 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Produced a new overview video, interviewed approximately 20 individuals from different Bonner programs, and moderated/instructed a communication-based workshop for ~20 attendees. Established a new online navigation schedule for the Summer Leadership Institute (600 attendees). Created branding development and standardized assets, and designed a how-to guide with a hyperlinked table of contents for event programs.
Bonner Freshman Class Based Leader at Stetson University
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Co-led planning of program-wide retreats, events, and trainings. Coordinated engaging events to build community and supported students in developing leadership, communication, academic, and creative problem-solving skills. Implemented Discord and Notion to improve internal program communication.
Homecoming Committee’s Director of Marketing at Stetson University
May 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Created 60+ marketing designs and assets for events. Developed designs for merchandise and giveaways. Managed event staffing and coordinated event setup and teardown. Photographed and recorded weekly events.
Marketing Intern at DeLand Pride
September 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Researched, created, and scheduled social media content across multiple platforms. Led videoing and editing for requested events and educational video content. Applied branding and design best practices to create document and graphic templates.
Assistant Station Manager at WHAT Radio at Stetson University
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Recruited, trained, supervised, and assessed show hosts. Streamlined weekly open mic night operations (Uncouth Hour), including setup, duration management, and teardown.
Manager at CP Quality Painters LLC
April 1, 2022 - Present
Handled client, provider, worker, and owner communications across multiple channels. Managed the company Instagram account and now serves as an Instagram consultant. Prepared 500+ invoices and estimates. Created and updated company branding photo/video content.

Education

Bachelor of Art, Digital Arts, Civic and Social Responsibility at Stetson University
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other